Ram Price

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Thea77661
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09-02-2016, 05:24 PM

Hello everyone, I was searching for a trustworthy 8GB RAM package (2x4GB) and noticed a significant price gap between similar models despite their specs being nearly identical. I'm wondering why Team Vulcan 8GB DDR4 3000 costs £34 while Patriot Viper 4x8GB DDR4 3000 is £46.

Thea77661

09-02-2016, 05:24 PM #1

xFyUZx
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158

09-02-2016, 10:06 PM

I think the details aren't uniform across all specifications. Have you verified every cas number? Not every Xmhz casY is identical. The chip has four distinct numbers.

xFyUZx

09-02-2016, 10:06 PM #2

I think the details aren't uniform across all specifications. Have you verified every cas number? Not every Xmhz casY is identical. The chip has four distinct numbers.

jaws7698
Member

09-10-2016, 05:58 AM

The vulcan carries 16-18-18-38 while the patriot holds 16-16-16-36

jaws7698

09-10-2016, 05:58 AM #3

The vulcan carries 16-18-18-38 while the patriot holds 16-16-16-36

Crimson_Ender
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149

09-10-2016, 05:03 PM

To decide which option is better, compare key features and reviews. Check pricing, quality, and customer feedback for each choice.

Crimson_Ender

09-10-2016, 05:03 PM #4

To decide which option is better, compare key features and reviews. Check pricing, quality, and customer feedback for each choice.

only_z
Junior Member

09-27-2016, 09:04 PM

Lower case numbers tend to be quicker, but their impact varies depending on the CPU. It would be more significant for AMD than Intel, especially for 3xxx chips compared to 2xxx. Now you understand why the Patriot model is pricier. Whether that speed gap matters you personally depends on your needs—only you can decide if the benefit justifies the £16 difference. The actual performance boost is likely modest.

only_z

09-27-2016, 09:04 PM #5

LucasGaminng
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09-28-2016, 12:45 AM

Yes, the lower the better.

LucasGaminng

09-28-2016, 12:45 AM #6

Yes, the lower the better.

Traeis
Member

189

09-28-2016, 02:34 AM

Lowering the frequency at a specific MHz makes it quicker. When MHz increases, the speed also rises.

Traeis

09-28-2016, 02:34 AM #7

Lowering the frequency at a specific MHz makes it quicker. When MHz increases, the speed also rises.

PAH1997
Member

09-28-2016, 03:20 AM

I’d choose the more affordable option. The differences between 16-16-16-36 and 16-18-18-38 aren’t substantial enough to warrant the extra £16.

PAH1997

09-28-2016, 03:20 AM #8

I’d choose the more affordable option. The differences between 16-16-16-36 and 16-18-18-38 aren’t substantial enough to warrant the extra £16.

Canceled_
Junior Member

09-28-2016, 06:33 PM

I’d just use the extra cash and skip the upgrade plans… I’m planning to go with 3600 MHz, which is about 60 MHz higher, and it should still keep me competitive for a large build.

Canceled_

09-28-2016, 06:33 PM #9

I’d just use the extra cash and skip the upgrade plans… I’m planning to go with 3600 MHz, which is about 60 MHz higher, and it should still keep me competitive for a large build.

SteelWolf123x
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10-12-2016, 01:54 AM

#10

It comes down to his needs and plans. If he’s using the PC for specific tasks and considering upgrading RAM later, it makes sense to invest in better performance now. The extra $20 for marginal speed isn’t worth it—opting for more affordable options would be smarter.

SteelWolf123x

10-12-2016, 01:54 AM #10

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